Thanksgiving Thoughts

I love this time of year! Not only is it time to dig out the Christmas decorations and crank up the carols, but family and friends become a huge focus for a lot of people. At least, I know that's true for me. Even as the days get colder and darker, people seem to grow more loving toward others, and more grateful for the blessings granted to them.

This Thanksgiving I'm grateful for a lot of things. No, a TON of things. Here's a short list of the basics: I'm grateful for my loving family, and for my faith in God. I'm grateful for my health, and the marvelous opportunity that I have to be in school. (Although this one may feel like a curse come finals week. But for now, I see education as it is: a tremendous blessing.) I'm grateful for the chance that I have to follow my dreams as an author, and even if it sounds a little eccentric, I'm grateful for the overflowing bookcases in my bedroom. Some of my best friends are double parked on those sagging shelves. I'm grateful for the color green--isn't it the most beautiful color?--and I'm just so grateful to be alive. I'm also extremely grateful for the love and support my friends and family have given me, these past few months especially. And I'm not shy about the fact that I'm grateful for food. Apple pie, life would be grim without you! And music. I'm so grateful for music!

This Thanksgiving, I encourage you to start a list of a all the things you're most grateful for. It certainly helps keep me focused on the things that matter.

I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving, and a glorious Holiday Season!